PERSONAL ITEMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2915, 26 January 1910, Page 27

PERSONAL ITEMS.

A Press Association message states that Mr Horace Baker, of Adelaide, has been appointed organist and choirmaster of Napier Cathedral. Mr George Coates, representing William Anderson's Dramatic Company, arrived in Dunedin on Tuesday to make the noceeeary arrangements for the company's season, commencing on Wednesday next with •" The Great World of London." A very old resident of Bendigo, Mrs J. Paacoe, died on Tuesday after a long illness, at the age of 64 years. A husband and grown-up family of four are left to mourn their sad loss. The Revs. William Tanner and Ernest Bridger, the newly-appointed Methodist ministers to New Zealand, are to leave England by the R.M.S. Rimutaka on January 20. Mr J. Louis Salmond, who for many years has been in practice in Dunedin as an architect, has now taken Mr R. Newton Vanes, A.R.1.8.A., into partnership. Mr Vanes has just returned from London, where, for the last three years, he has been studying the profession, and gaining experience in London offices. Mr Nathaniel Harper, formerly of Naseby, Otago, subsequently of Zeehan, Tasmania, and now described as mininginvestor, is -a Western Australian candidate for election to the Federal Senate. Mr Harper left for the Golden West 17 years ago, going first to the Southern Cross mine, ana' then to Kalgcorlie, and is said to have been, very successful. The Dunstan Times reports the death of Mr James Trueedale. cf Matakanui, Mr Truesdale had been in indifferent health for some time back, and his end was not altogether unexpected. The late gentleman was a very old resident of the district, having followed' mining pursuits during the earlier days of the goldfields, but during later yews had been engaged in farming. The Hon. R. Oliver met with an accident in London on the 2nd December. He was crossing one of the streets in the city where the traffic is verv great, when he was unfortunately knocked down by a dray and rendered unconscious. He was taken to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, and on regaining consciousness in an hour's time was conveyed to his residence at Colingham Gardens, and when the mail left was progressing favourably. Mr W. B. Scandrett was waited uncn by a deputation on Monday, and asked whether he would stand for election as the first elected Mayor of Greater Tnvercargill. Mr Scandrett explained that lie was under a promise to Mr Ott to refrain from standing in opposition, but should Mr Ott retire and Mr Macalister not seek the position he would be pleased to stand. Mr Ott, who was subsequently waited upon by a representative of the Southland Times, stated that he would be a candidate against all comers. Mr P. Bally (Conciliation Commissioner) will visit Nelson on January 26 to deal with the painters' dispute. The Rev. W. J. Elliott has declined a -unanimous invitation from the South Wairarapa Methodist circuit to continue his ministry for a fourth year. Advices from London intimate that Mr T. Ross Burt, B.Sc. (Eng.), of A. and T. Burt (Ltd.), has been admitted Associate Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers. Mr F. H. Pope, manager of the Otago and Southland Branch of the State Fire Office, left on Friday on a visit to Aus- j traiia. The Rev. J. F. Macrae, of Toorak Presbyterian Chjirch, Melbourne, arrived in the Dominion on Tuesday by the Ulimaroa. He will take charge of First Church pulpit for four weeks. Mr H. H. Jackson, Locomotive Inspector New Zealand Government railways, is at present on a visit of inspection to the Dunedin district. A Timaru message states that Mr. Peter Keddie, well-known in commercial circles in Otago and Canterbury, died suddenlv on Thursday evening. He had- until lately | been Inspector of Factories, but had re- j tired through failing health. I The venerable archpriest Le Men-ant des Chesnais, of Temuka, is still in a very serious condition. Ho is suffering from a complication of complaints. He ie 73 years of age, and until recently enjoyed good health. Mother Mary du Calvaire, Provincial of the Little Sisters of the Poor, arrived by the Mamma from Sydney on Saturday. She is at present on her annual visit to the Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Anderson's Bay.—(New Zealand Tablet.) * Feilding message reports the death of Mr John Hugh Murray, a pioneer settler of the Waituwa district, who recently retired from farming. Ho lived in Feilding, and owned considerable property there. Mr A. Fleet, who is severing his connection with Stone, Son, and Co. (Ltd.), was j on Thursday evening presented with a purse ■ of sovereigns by the employees of the above firm. Mr Armitage, in making the presen- | taticn. conveyed to Mr Fleet the good ! wishes of those- present, and Mr Fleet suitably acknowledged the compliment. At Thursday's meeting' of the Senate of the University of New Zealand the Hon. J. A. Tolc, whose position as representative of the Auckland Grammar School expired by effluxion of time, was unanimously reappointed to his position. Friends of Mr William Smellie Douglas, well-known for many years as an accountant in Dunedin, will regret to learn of the death of his wife at their residence at Johannesburg. The late Mrs Douglas resided in Dunedin for 23 years. Lady Sarah Wilson, a well-known Eng- i lish journalist, is at present on a visit to Auckland with a party of friends. During the Boer war Lady Wilson acted as correspondent for one of the larger London daily papers. On December 4, 1899, she was taken prisoner by the Beers outside i Mafeking, and was subsequently exchanged for a Boer prisoner. Mr Donald Carmichael, whose youth < Was soent in Southland, and who left for I Australia over 20 years ago, for several .veal's has been residing at Perth. Western • Australia, is now in Invereargill visiting relatives and reviving acquaintancetehins with old friends. He returns to Australia • shortlv. The' oall to Dr Frank W. Dunlon. of .TCnox Church, Invereargill, from Glebe Church. Sydney, has now come to hand. It is signed by 183 members and 55 ad- ' herents. Amongst the names that apt>sar '. on the oall are those of the Rev. And-ew j : Harper, principal of St. Andrew's College, j '

Sydney, and Mrs Harper, a daughter of the late Principal Rainy. The call will be dealt with at the next meeting of the Southland' Presbytery. The managers, agents, and officers of ' the Australian and New Zealand branches \ and agencies of Router's Telegram Company, Ltd., on the retirement of Mr Henry M. Collins from the general managership of the company in Australasia, presented ' him with souvenirs of his long association with them. Captain Aldwell has been appointed ' to the command of the Maori in place ox Captain Hunter, Who Las been appointed \ pilot at Lyttel'ton. Captain Aldwell has at different times had command of the Wainui, Poherua, Pateena, Penguin, Roto- ' iti, Manapouri, To Anau, and Takapuna. Recently he has been engaged in the Wel--1 lington-Picton-Nelson service as master of the Pateena, and he left that vessel on Tuesday to proceed with Captain Hunter on the Maori to Lyttelton. He will make a return journey in company with Captain Hunter in order to obtain a working knowledge of tihe turbine steamer, and will assume full command to-day. - One of the foundei-s of Tuapeka and Lawrence died on New Year's Day. This was Mr John Cooper, who, in company with the late Mr James Ramsay, came to New Zealand shortly after Gabriel Read's discovery, and eventually settled at Munro'e Gnlly. They were among the first shareholders in what, is now known as tihe Cornishmen's Company. Mr Cooper was of the best type of the early Australasian diggo:-. He leaves a widow and two eons, the latter both being in the railway service. Mr S. H. Mirams, vflao was city engineer in Dunedin for many years until 1901, when ho resigned, has contributed to the Timarti Herald an interesting reminiscence of his experience there in 1865. Mr Mirams was then a young man at the outset of his career, and he remained at Timaru for some six weeks, making soundings, surveys, tonnes, and observations on currenhs for Mr Balfour. The outcome of this was the erection of Balfour's breakwater, which was constructed to shelter the landing-place, and was presently washed away. In the 45 years which have elapsed Mr Mirams has visited Timaru only once, and that 25 years ago. Death has been busy recently in the Gore district (says the Ensign), and on Monday mo fewer than three funerals of well-known old residents of the districtMrs A. Brown of East Gore, Mrs George Biggar of Croydon, and Mrs Milne of Chatton—took place at the Gore Cemetery. In each case there was a large attendance of mourners, testifying to the esteem felt for the deceased and sympathy with the bereaved relatives. Mr John Hayward and Mrs Hayward celebrated their golden wedding at their residence, Roslyn, on January 13. Their sons and daughters came from all parts to join in the festivities. Mr and Mrs Hay- ; ward are well known in Dunedin, especially in the Boslyn Aistrict, where they have . resided for about 30 years, they having ; arrived in the Dominion in the ship i Oamaru on January IS, 1877. Mr John j Hayward, who is 75 years of age, is in the j employ of Messrs Ross and Glcndinning, having joined that firm about 25 years ago. : Their sons are Mr E. B. Hayward (Hayward and Garratt. Stuart street), Mr W. G. Hayward (Dunedin manager for Messrs E. W.Pidgeon and' Co., Ltd.), Mr James B. Hayward (emplojed in Carey's, Christchurch). Mr John B. Havward (Fraser's. Ltd., _ Christ-church), Mr A. H. Hayward (residing in Balclutha). Their several ! daughters are married to Mr D. M'Millan, | j Mr C. Grant, Mr R. Armit. all of Dunedin, the youngest daughter being unmarried. The old couple received' numerous j congratulations by telegraphy and other- j wise, and among the numerous presents ; were a purse of sovereigns from the child- I ren. a pair of handsome armchairs in j saddlebags from the staff of Messrs Ross j and Glondining, a very handsome eider- j down quilt, from Mr and' Mrs J. A. D. i Adams, besides numerous other presents \ from friends in Dunedin and other parts I of the Dominion. A valuable present also j ; arrived by the English mail on the morn- j ing of the wedding. The only guests pre- | sent not members of the family were the j Rev. Mr HoKlav hnd Mr A. S. Adams. | The Rev. Dr Gibb, of Wellington, who ' has been visiting the Mount Cook district, is at present in Dunedin. He will probably return north next weekOversea cailera at the local Government Tourist Bureau during the past week have beerf the following:—Mrs Henry Smiith, Portsmouth, England: Mr H. L>. Toimlmson, Southport, England ; Mr J. Triggs, Ohiswick, England ; Miss E. M'Bean, Yass, New South Wales; Mr Oscar J. Collidge, Hobart, Tasmania; Mr W. R. Holooembe, New South Wales; Mr and Mrs S. T. Br ugh, Singapore, Straits Settlement; and Mr E. M. Ainess, Melbourne. The Rev. H. S. Wcollcombe, chaplain to the Archbishop of York, and travelling l secretary of the Church of England Men's Society, arrived in Dunedin on Friday afternoon. He has toured Australia, and will visit South Africa, India, Ceylon, and probably Canada be- - fore returning to Britain. Mr Wcoilcombe is a nephew of the late Captain Woollcombe, for many years S.M. at Timaru, whose widow still resides in Dunedin. \ Mr Charles James Hocking, a student of the Wellington Technical School, has -been, : awarded a bronze medal by the City and Guilds of London Institute. He was placed fifth in the examination in plumbing, ordinary grade, competing against candidates from every part of the Empire. Dr and Mrs Hislop arrived at Port Chalmers by the Kaikoura on Wednesday morning, and went on to Palmetslon on the same evening. They are both in the best of health, and have thoroughly enjoyed their holiday. The greater part of their : time was spent in London, but they also- , visited Scotland. Ireland, and the Continent. | Mr A. Cannon was the recipient of a handsome present from the members of the Dunedin Harrier Club, on the occasion of his approaching marriage. Mr M. W. Johnson, who made the 'presentation, spoke in eulogistic* terms of the good work done by Mr Cannon, and wished him every success in his new sphere. Messrs J. B. Callan, jun., and H. C. Murray also spoke in complimentary terms Mr Cannon suit- j ably responded. ' Dr Bernard C. Beale died on Sunday, at the advanced age of 79 years. Dr Beale, who was one of Auckland's oldest and most widely-known citizens, was a native of London, and in. 1849 was appointed medical officer to the London Board of Health. Later he practised in the West Indies, and in 1851 came to New Zealand. He was

' ' appointed surgeon to the Nelson Hospital, and three years later went fco Auckland. The Rev. Francis Hugh Radford, who has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Mosgiel Baptist Church, arrived by the Ulimaroa this week. Mr .Radford was re- • cently president of the- West Australian j Baptist Onion, and at the time of his de- | parture was president of the great Southern J Baptist Association. He has also filled the ; important offices of secretary to the West I Australian Union and associate editor of , the denominational newspaper. He has a j very line record of service as pastor and | organiser of the work throughout West | Australia. Mr Radford commences his ministry next Sunday. The new Chief Justice of New South Wales, Dr W. P. Cullen, K.C., M.L.C., is (states the Sydney Telegraph) a graduate of Sydney University, taking the degrees of Master of Arts and Doctor of Laws, after a distinguished academic career. He was called to the Bar in 1883, and quickly won success, mere particularly in the Equity Court, and some time back " took silk." He has long been recognised as one of the soundest lawyers in the Commonwealth. A keei student of law in all its phases, he 1 has taken high rank at the Equity Bar,- as | well as before the State Full Court and | the High Court. He seldom appeared on | the common law side, but. his argument j before a bench of judges was always characterised by force, lucidity, and logic. Dr Cullen entered political life in 1891. At the general elections of that year ho was elected as a member of the Legislative j Assembly for Camden. In 1894 he was defeated, and was appointed to the Legislative Council on August 8, 1895. In the Assembly Dr Cullen was regarded as a clear and concise speaker, an acquisition to the debating power of the House. The new Chief Justice has always been a keen ' man. First as undergradutae, ; and through various stages as graduate, I Fellow of the Senate, and now Vice-chan-cellor, he has proved a true and loyal son. j The Hon. T. Mackenzie. Minister of i Agriculture, has delayed his departure from | Dunedin until Wednesday. A Melbourne cable announces the death I of Mr Frederick Back, formerly connected j with the New Zealand and Tasmanian rail- { way systems. ' Advice has been received that Mr V. D. j Griffen, of Dunedin, has obtained the dej grees of L.R.C.P. and L.R.C.S. at the i Edinburgh University. | Miss Ellis, of Moa Flat School, has been ; selected for the appointment of female assistant —a new appointment—at Waihola Sch col. : Mr D. Petrie, chief inspector of the I Auckland Fducation Board, has been anpointed t:> represent that body at the forth- ! coming general educational conference to be held in Wellington. Miss Dolly Cole received a pleasant sur- | prise when Messrs M. and M. Quirk and | her fellow employees presented her with a : handsome silver sugar and cream service I on the occasion of her approaching mar- | riage. Mr Mason made the presentation, i and wished her every success in her new | sphere. Miss Cole suitably replied. | Miss Rubi Seddon, who returned to Wel- :: lington for the New Year, leaves for Christchurch again shortly, where she intends to take up nursing as a profession. A Wellington message states that the Hon. C. G. Wade, Premier of Now South Wales, is at present in Wellington, after spending some time in the Rotorua district. He intends to visit Wairarapa and to return to Sydney, via Auckland-, on Monday i —a week sooner than he had at first proposed. His health has been very much improved by his holiday in New Zealand. The Orepuki Advocate reports the death j of Mrs E. Weir, .second daughter of the : late Mr and Mrs Evans. She resided in I the North Island, and .was summoned in | October to attend the deathbed of her | mother. Soon after her return to her own j home she was stricken with a fatal malady, j and died on Monday last. Mrs Weir was I well known in church matters. i Miss Jnglis, matron of St. Helens Hospij tal, Christchurch, has been appointed j matron of the Cambridge Sanatorium. Miss j-Ludwig sub-matron of St. Helens, Christchurch, has been appointed matron of St. i Helens Hospital, Auckland. The Hon. Dr Findlay, Minister of Justice, who has been spending a holiday at Mount Cook, arrived at Christchurch on Saturday a-nd went on to Wellington He had intended to visit the Lytteltow prison and the prison camp at Hammer, but this proposal has been abandoned. The death occurred on Monday last at Orepuki, of Mrs Crowther. who was taken ill while paying an afternoon call. Assistance was immediately summoned, but in a few minutes all human aid was unavailing; .and the lady expired shortly after the arrival of her husband upon the scene. Mrs Crowther had been a resident of Orapuki for 23 years, and was beloved by all tor her hearty geniality and her sterling qualities. Dr Alfred Agassi/, who died recently in a Sydney private hospital, had a:n adventurous careen- in New Zealand and Australia feays the Daily Telegraph). He was born in Devonshire in 1840, his father ■being Dr Lewis Agassiz, late of Bradfield, Essex, took his M.R.C.S. in 1863, and came to Australia, intending to return. Irr Melbourne he met Colonel Pitt, who was raising a militia force to take part in the Maori war in New Zealand. He accompanied, the force to New Zealand, and Sir George Grey appointed him assistant sur-e-eon, in which capacity he served with the 70th Reariment. joining the flying column under Major Ryan. During the war Dr Agassiz had many narrow escapes, one being on the occasion o-f the massacre by the Maoris of Dr Grace and several missionaries. On another occasion, Dr Asfassiz was cautured, and tied to a tree. He managed, however, to convey a message to a chief whom he had cured of : typhoid, and who rescued him. After ! the war the doctor, who .had married a ', daughter of Dr Devi in, of Whangarei, came to Australia, and was tor a time medical superintendent of Bav View ' House, Cook's River. He went to Coofamundra after this and was there when the < p;reat railway accident occurred in 1885, being for a time the only medical man i attending the sufferers. After ho returned to Sydney his health failed. Death took • place from diabetes. His remains were interred at Waveriev Cemetery. _ Out of eight applicants. Mies May Col- ! Her was appointed Oadette in the" town ' clerk's office at Pert Chalmers. A p-leasir.'Er ceremony took place on Saturday afternoon, when Mr G." P. Mollisan, who is removing to On-maru, was presented by the president of the St. Kilda Bowling Club (Mr Ewing) with a j i

» T handsome tea service, as a mark of the esteem in which he is held by the m«m- ---> bexs, and also in. appreciation of the valu- ■ able servioee rendered to the club as a, • j director of the company, and in other • ways, for the past five years. Mr Mollii son suitably responded, thanking- the • bowlers for their present and for the good i wishes expressed. i At a social evening held by the Dunedin ; Cricket Club on Monday evening Mr E. S. • Wilson, ex-secretary and the oldest member - of the club, and Mr G. Wycherley, the present secretary, were, on the occasion of their ' being recently married, each presented with 1 tangible tokens of appreciation of service rendered in the interests of the club. On Friday -evening Mr and Mrs Andrew Chesney, who are leaving Momona to take u.p their residence at Owaka, were entertained by the Momona residents in the local sehoolhouee and made the recipients of a very handsome writing-desk a-nd silver cake-basket. There was a very large assembly of residents, the holding capacity of the school-house being quite inadequate to accommodate all those present. Apologies for absence were received from the Hon. Thos. Mackenzie and Messrs Snow and Melville. The presentations were made by Mr James Columb, who, in a neat speech, ma.de reference to the many {rood qualities'of Mr Chesney as a man and a teacher, and also referred to the welldeserved popularity enjoyed by Mrs Chesney, particularly amongst, the juvenile portion of the community, by whom she was much beloved. Several other gentlemen spoke appreciatively of Mr and Mrs Chesnev's work in Momona, and regretted their departure. Mr Chesney responded feelingly upon behalf of Mrs Chesney and himself" During the evening vocal and instrumental items were delivered by Mrs Stevenson, the Misses Bathgate and Nichol, .and Messrs J. and J. Bathgate, Bruce, Allen, Watson, Whaler, and Walls. "■ •' """ "" — — *— ■